About this hotel
General information
Alex Alpine Resort – Spa & Sports is a family-run hotel in Zermatt founded by Alex Perren Sr., who in his day was the resort’s youngest ski instructor and mountain guide; his maternal great-grandfather, Peter Taugwalder, made the first ascent of the Matterhorn with Edward Whymper. Christina Perren and René Hürlimann run the house today.
The building is a classic log chalet, and inside it holds a collection of art and furnishings — hand-turned furniture, brocade curtains, velvet cushions, carvings and paintings of the Matterhorn. A digital exhibition, The Alex Museum, tells the story of the family and the village. The hotel is known for Zermatt’s only indoor tennis hall, a large wellness centre and the Valais-focused cooking of chef Frédéric Fischer.
Location
The hotel is in Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. Zermatt is car-free: cars stay in Täsch and guests continue by train or taxi, then are met at the station by the hotel’s electric vehicle and driven to the door with their luggage at no charge. By train, Geneva and Milan Malpensa airports are about 4 hours away and Zurich about 3.5 hours; Air Zermatt also flies helicopter transfers.
Spa
The wellness centre is free for hotel guests: an indoor pool with massage jets, bubble loungers and splash showers, a separate whirlpool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared seat and experience shower. Massages and beauty treatments are booked in advance; the saunas are for guests aged 16 and over.
Sports & leisure
Sport at the hotel centres on an indoor tennis hall with a T-Floor surface, a Technogym fitness room, a yoga room, badminton and table tennis, with AquaFit and Aqua Run classes in the pool. The Game Lounge has a piano, table football, billiards and an interactive games table. Around Zermatt, winter brings skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and ice skating, summer brings hiking, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding, and the Matterhorn Golf Club in Randa is a few minutes’ drive away.
For children
Children have their own menu at lunch and dinner, and the Game Lounge offers an interactive games table and table football. Children may use the indoor pool when supervised by an adult.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchen is led by chef Frédéric Fischer, who has cooked Valais cuisine in Zermatt for more than two decades.
- Alex Grill — evening restaurant for meat and fish, seasonal Valais dishes and an extensive wine list
- Bodega Bacchus — a historic wine cellar with a single long table for up to 22 guests, used for private dinners and gourmet menus
- Le Jardin — a light-filled winter garden with a sun terrace, serving lunch and snacks with mountain views
- Alex Lounge & Bar — cocktails, wines and one of Zermatt’s largest whisky selections
- Smokies — a cigar lounge with a curated cigar selection and whiskies
Skiing
The hotel has a ski room; Julen Sport, about four minutes’ walk away, collects skis from it in the evening and returns them serviced the next morning.
Rooms
Rooms and suites are furnished in a traditional alpine style with modern comforts, ranging from single rooms to spacious Deluxe Suites.
Bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, room service and evening turndown; some rooms have a bathtub with a whirlpool function.
Standard Budget Room
The hotel’s entry category — a snug alpine-style room for a quiet night after a day in the mountains.
Classic Single Rooms
A single room for solo travellers, with ample space and a shower.
Classic Double Room
A double room in traditional Zermatt style for two guests.
Deluxe Double Room
A larger double room with upgraded amenities, designed with couples in mind.
Classic Junior Suite
A junior suite for two, finished with carefully chosen fabrics.
Deluxe Suite
The hotel’s largest category — a generous suite with elegant furnishings and a full set of amenities.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.